Gold plated tapestry sewing needles are fantastic for people with an allergy to nickel or living in a very humid climate. However it is the finer needles such as size 22, 24, 26 and 28 that are commonly used for cross stitch. The blunt round point enables the sewing needle to pass and slip between fabrics and yarns without splitting or tearing the fibres. Use them with wool, embroidery soft cotton and stranded cotton on Single Point Canvas, Double Point Canvas, Aida and open mesh fabric. They contain 3 needles per pack.